The Blackberry Storm Verses the Apple iPhone

The Blackberry Storm, the new smartphone star of the Verizon Wireless world, has been compared to the Apple iPhone. In fact, many have decided that the Storm, created by Research in Motion, is the first true challenger to the iPhone.

But what exactly can the Blackberry Storm do, and is it truly worth the price?

Well, here are just a few of the things that make many choose the Blackberry Storm over Apple's iPhone.

• It's a Blackberry.
The name itself has become known as the standard in smartphones. More than that, however, the Storm features tried and true Blackberry features. If you've used a Blackberry before, you'll be able to simply pick up the Storm and go since the operating system is organized much like that on previous Blackberry models. There's no huge learning curve like there is with the iPhone.

• A touch screen.
The Blackberry Storm is RIM's first touch screen smartphone, and its operating system looks very similar to the iPhone's. To navigate through the various programs and applications, all you need to do is touch the correct icon with the stylus.

• The price.
It's no secret that the iPhone is expensive. But Verizon's Storm is much more affordable. If you have a contract with them already, you'll pay less than $200 for your Storm. If you're running your own business and want to upgrade, you get even more of a discount-it's only around $100. There are many other, less advanced cell phones that sell for more than that.

In addition to these three reasons, the Blackberry Storm has a number of other features that make it the phone of choice for many. They include the following:

• Music and video.
The Storm can play MPEG4s, WMVs, and a variety of audio files. Instead of carrying around your phone and your MP3 player, you'll only need to make room for one device in your purse or pocket. The Storm has plenty of storage space, too (1 GB), so you don't need to worry about running out of room.

• A long battery life.
You can take for up to five and a half hours with the Storm before it needs a recharge, and it has a 15 hour standby battery life.

• A camera.
Every phone seems to have an integrated camera nowadays, and the Storm is no exception. The Storm has a 3.2 megapixel camera that takes both still images and records video.

• A built-in GPS.
You won't get lost with your Storm. It has a built-in GPS device and access to Blackberry Maps, an application that can tell you exactly where you are and give you directions to where you want to be.

These reasons and features alone are enough to make the Blackberry Storm stand out in its field, but they're only the tip of the iceberg. If you're looking for a great smartphone without the price of the iPhone, you may find the Blackberry Storm is exactly what you want.

Michael is a technology author for EverythingBerry where he is responsible for covering news surrounding RIM's latest smartphones. Michael also enjoys writing reviews on accessories including BlackBerry Storm cases and BlackBerry Bold cases. You can often find him taking part in BlackBerry forums and other mobile technology related discussions.

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